In 2012, New York City saw the lowest number of murders and the lowest
number of shootings at any time since comparable records were kept,
with 419 murders and 1,374 shootings. Below is a year-to-date update on
murders and shootings in 2013. This update will be provided every week by
the Mayor’s Office.

Murders

Through Sunday, September 8th, New York City has seen 84 fewer murders
than at this point last year: 228 murders in 2013 compared to 312 murders
in 2012 – a decrease of 26.9 percent.